US11287583B2 - Narrow width fiber optic connector - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates generally to connectors having remote release, and more specifically to narrow width adapters and connectors, such as narrow pitch distance Lucent Connector (LC) duplex adapters and narrow width multi-fiber connectors.
- narrow width adapters and connectors such as narrow pitch distance Lucent Connector (LC) duplex adapters and narrow width multi-fiber connectors.
- LC Lucent Connector
- High-density interconnect panels may be designed to consolidate the increasing volume of interconnections necessary to support the fast-growing networks into a compacted form factor, thereby increasing quality of service and decreasing costs such as floor space and support overhead.
- deployment of high-density interconnect panels has not been fully realized.
- adjacent connectors and cable assemblies may obstruct access to individual release mechanisms.
- Such physical obstructions may impede the ability of an operator to minimize the stresses applied to the cables and the connectors. For example, these stresses may be applied when a user reaches into a dense group of connectors and pushes aside surrounding optical fibers and connectors to access an individual connector release mechanism with his/her thumb and forefinger. Overstressing the cables and connectors may produce latent defects, compromise the integrity and/or reliability of the terminations, and potentially cause serious disruptions to network performance.
- Small Form Factor Pluggable Transceivers are used presently in telecommunication infrastructures within rack mounted copper-to-fiber media converters, and are also known as Ethernet switches and/or patching hubs. These infrastructure Ethernet and fiber optic connections are evolving quickly to increase connection density due to limited space for such equipment.
- fiber optic connectors have become smaller over the years, they have not been designed to be any smaller than necessary to plug into commonly sized and readily available SFPs.
- transceiver technologies develop, smaller SFPs will be used to create higher density switches and/or patching hub equipment. Accordingly, there is a need for fiber optic connectors that will meet the needs of future developments in smaller SFPs.
- a connector comprising: a front body comprising: a top and a bottom, a recess running lengthwise on the top of the front body, and a rear body detachably connected to the front body forming a housing, wherein a portion of the rear body fits inside the front body when detachably connected; and a push-pull tab comprising a front portion, a rear portion, and one or more side portions, wherein the push-pull tab is detachably connected to the housing using the one or more side portions, wherein the front portion sits in the recess.
- a receiver device comprising: one or more ports for receiving a connector having a top and a bottom; the one or more ports comprising at least one cutout on the top; and the one or more ports comprising at least one guide rail on the bottom, wherein the at least one cutout is configured to receive an interchangeable anchor device.
- a further aspect provides a network system comprising: a connector comprising a housing comprising a groove running widthwise on a surface of the housing; and a push-pull tab comprising a complementary groove, wherein the push-pull tab is detachably connected to the housing; and a receiver device comprising one or more ports for receiving the connector, the one or more ports having an interchangeable anchor device including a first portion and a second portion; wherein the groove is configured to receive the first portion of the interchangeable anchor device when the connector is inserted into the receiving element, and wherein the complimentary groove is configured to receive the second portion of the interchangeable anchor device when the connector is inserted into the receiving element, the push-pull tab being configured to disengage the second portion of the interchangeable anchor device from the complementary groove when the push-pull tab is moved in a direction away from the connector, thereby disengaging the first portion of the interchangeable anchor device from the grove of the connector.
- FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a prior art standard 6.25 mm pitch LC connector SFP;
- FIG. 1B is a perspective view of a prior art standard 6.25 mm pitch LC adapter
- FIG. 1C is a top view of the prior art adapter of FIG. 1B ;
- FIG. 1D is a front view of the prior art adapter of FIG. 1B , showing the 6.25 mm pitch;
- FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a prior art LC duplex connector
- FIG. 2B is a perspective view of a prior art LC duplex connector with a remote release pull tab
- FIG. 2C is a top view of a prior art LC connector used in the embodiments shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B ;
- FIG. 2D is a side view of the prior art LC connector of FIG. 2C ;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a future narrow pitch LC SFP for receiving connectors disclosed herein according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 4A is a perspective view of one embodiment of a narrow pitch LC adapter according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 4B is a top view of the narrow pitch LC adapter of FIG. 4A ;
- FIG. 4C is a front view of the narrow pitch LC adapter of FIG. 4A , showing a 4.8 mm pitch;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a narrow pitch LC duplex connector with remote release according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 6A is a top view of an LC connector used in the embodiment of FIG. 5 according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 6B is a side view of the LC connector of FIG. 6A according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of narrow pitch LC duplex connector of FIG. 5 , with the release mechanism being removed according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 8 is a perspective disassembled view of the narrow pitch LC duplex connector of FIG. 5 according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a prior art standard multiple-fiber push-on/pull-off (MPO) SFP;
- FIG. 10A is a perspective view of a prior art standard MPO connector
- FIG. 10B is a top view of the prior art MPO connector of FIG. 10A , having a width of 12.4 mm;
- FIG. 10C is a front view of the prior art MPO connector of FIG. 10A ;
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a future narrow width multi-fiber SFP for receiving connectors disclosed herein according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 12A is a perspective view of one embodiment of a narrow width multi-fiber connector with remote release according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 12B is a top view of the narrow width multi-fiber connector of FIG. 12A , having a width of 9.6 mm according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 12C is a front view of the narrow width multi-fiber connector of FIG. 12A according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 13A is a perspective view of a narrow width multi-fiber connector inserted into a narrow width SFP having an SFP latch according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 13B is a perspective view of a narrow width multi-fiber connector inserted into a narrow width adapter having an adapter latch according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 14 is a side view of a narrow width multi-fiber connector of FIG. 13A having a recess engaged with an SFP latch in a normal pull tab position according to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 15 is a side view of the narrow width multi-fiber connector of FIG. 13A , being disengaged from the SFP latch by retracting the pull tab according to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 16A is a perspective view of a narrow width multi-fiber connector having an adapter latch according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 16B is a perspective disassembled view of a narrow width multi-fiber connector having an adapter latch according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 17A is a front view of the narrow pitch adapter of FIG. 16A , showing a 3.80 mm pitch;
- FIG. 17B is a side view of the narrow width connector of FIG. 16A ;
- FIG. 17C is a side view of a plug frame fitting inside a SFP according to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 17D is a perspective view of the narrow width connector of FIG. 16A with the push/pull tab in a normal position in the SFP latching recess according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 17E is a perspective view of the narrow width connector of FIG. 16A with the push/pull tab in a pulled back position with respect to the SFP latching recess according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 18A is a perspective view of a small form factor transceiver according to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 18B and FIG. 18C are respective side views of the transceiver of FIG. 18A according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a SFP having one connector inserted
- FIG. 20A and FIG. 20B are side views of a SFP holding a connector according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the SFP having one connector inserted and with the push/pull tab retracted according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 22A and FIG. 22B are side views of the SFP latch in a lifted position to unlatch the connector according to aspects of the disclosure
- FIG. 23A is an exploded view of a connector according to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 23B is a perspective view of a connector according to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 24A is an top dimensional view of a connector according to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 24B is an side dimensional view of a connector according to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 25A is a perspective view of a connector with the push-pull tab in the forward position according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 25B is a perspective view of a connector with the push-pull tab in the rearward position according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 26A is a perspective view of a connector with the push-pull tab according to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 26B is a zoomed perspective view of a connector with the push-pull tab according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 26C is another perspective view of a connector with the push-pull tab to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 27A is a perspective view of a connector with the push-pull tab according to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 27B is a zoomed perspective view of a connector with the push-pull tab according to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 27C is another perspective view of a connector with the push-pull tab to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 28A illustrates an example CS connector according to some embodiments with two separate cross-sectional areas identified
- FIG. 28B is a detailed cross section view of a CS connector at the first identified cross-sectional area of the CS connector identified in FIG. 28A ;
- FIG. 28C is a detailed cross sectional view of a CS connector at the second identified cross-sectional area of the CS connector identified in FIG. 28A ;
- FIG. 29 is a perspective view of various connectors with the push-pull tabs of differing lengths according to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 30A is a detailed dimensional front view of a duplex adapter/transceiver according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 30B is a detailed dimensional cross sectional view of a duplex adapter/transceiver according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 30C is another detailed dimensional cross sectional view of a duplex adapter/transceiver according to aspects of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 31A is a perspective view of a duplex adapter/transceiver with removable anchors installed
- FIG. 31B is a perspective view of a removable anchor device
- FIG. 31C is another perspective view of a removable anchor device
- FIG. 32A is another a perspective view of a duplex adapter/transceiver with removable anchors installed
- FIG. 32B is another perspective view of a removable anchor device
- FIG. 32C is another perspective view of a removable anchor device
- FIG. 33A is another a perspective view of a duplex adapter/transceiver with removable anchors installed
- FIG. 33B is another perspective view of a removable anchor device
- FIG. 33C is another perspective view of a removable anchor device
- FIG. 34 is a detailed dimensional cross sectional view of a duplex adapter/transceiver with a removable anchor installed according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 35A is another detailed dimensional cross sectional view of a duplex adapter/transceiver with a removable anchor installed according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 35B is a detailed dimensional cross sectional view of a duplex adapter/transceiver with a removable anchor installed according to aspects of the present disclosure
- FIG. 36A is a perspective view of a CS connecter being inserted into an adapter/transceiver
- FIG. 36B is a perspective view of a CS connecter after being inserted into an adapter/transceiver
- FIG. 37 is side cutaway view of a CS connector being inserted into an adapter/transceiver
- FIG. 38 is a perspective view of a CS connecter with a detailed view of a horizontal groove
- FIG. 39A is a side cutaway view of a CS connector inserted into an adapter/receiver
- FIG. 39B is another side cutaway view of a CS connector inserted into an adapter/receiver
- FIG. 40 shows an illustrative top view of a CS connector inserted into an adapter/receiver and a side cutaway view of a CS connector inserted into an adapter/receiver;
- FIG. 41 shows an illustrative top view of CS connector inserted into an adapter/receiver and a side cutaway view of a CS connector inserted into an adapter/receiver;
- FIG. 42 shows a dimensional detailed view of the CS connector
- FIG. 43 shows another dimensional detailed view of the CS connector
- FIG. 44A shows a fan-out and cassette method for distributing the connection to a slower version of the system.
- FIG. 44B shows an alternative for distributing the connection to a slower version of the system without requiring a fan-out and/or a cassette method.
- a connector refers to a device and/or component thereof that connects a first module or cable to a second module or cable.
- the connector may be configured for fiber optic transmission or electrical signal transmission.
- the connector may be any suitable type now known or later developed, such as, for example, a ferrule connector (FC), a fiber distributed data interface (FDDI) connector, an LC connector, a mechanical transfer (MT) connector, a square connector (SC) connector, an SC duplex connector, or a straight tip (ST) connector.
- FC ferrule connector
- FDDI fiber distributed data interface
- LC liquid crystal
- MT mechanical transfer
- SC square connector
- SC duplex connector or a straight tip (ST) connector.
- ST straight tip
- the connector may generally be defined by a connector housing body. In some embodiments, the housing body may incorporate any or all of the components described herein.
- a “fiber optic cable” or an “optical cable” refers to a cable containing one or more optical fibers for conducting optical signals in beams of light.
- the optical fibers can be constructed from any suitable transparent material, including glass, fiberglass, and plastic.
- the cable can include a jacket or sheathing material surrounding the optical fibers.
- the cable can be connected to a connector on one end or on both ends of the cable.
- Various embodiments described herein generally provide a remote release mechanism such that a user can remove cable assembly connectors that are closely spaced together on a high-density panel without damaging surrounding connectors, accidentally disconnecting surrounding connectors, disrupting transmissions through surrounding connectors, and/or the like.
- Various embodiments also provide narrow pitch LC duplex connectors and narrow width multi-fiber connectors, for use, for example, with future narrow pitch LC SFPs and future narrow width SFPs.
- the remote release mechanisms allow use of the narrow pitch LC duplex connectors and narrow width multi-fiber connectors in dense arrays of narrow pitch LC SFPs and narrow width multi-fiber SFPs.
- FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of a prior art standard 6.25 mm pitch LC connector SFP 100 .
- the SFP 100 is configured to receive a duplex connector and provides two receptacles 102 , each for receiving a respective LC connector.
- the pitch 104 is defined as the axis-to-axis distance between the central longitudinal axes of each of the two receptacles 102 .
- FIG. 1B shows a perspective view of a prior art standard 6.25 mm pitch LC adapter 106 .
- the adapter 106 is also configured to receive a duplex connector, and provides two receptacles 108 , each for receiving a respective LC connector.
- FIG. 1C is a top view of the adapter 106 of FIG. 1B .
- the pitch of the adapter 106 is defined similarly to that of the SFP 100 , as the axis-to-axis distance between the central longitudinal axes of each of the two receptacles 108 , as illustrated in FIG. 1D , which shows a front view of the adapter 106 .
- FIG. 2A shows a prior art LC duplex connector 200 that may be used with the conventional SFP 100 and the conventional adapter 106 .
- the LC duplex connector 200 includes two conventional LC connectors 202 .
- FIG. 2B shows another prior art LC duplex connector 204 having a remote release pull tab 206 , and including two conventional LC connectors 208 .
- the remote release pull tab includes two prongs 210 , each configured to couple to the extending member 212 of a respective LC connector 208 .
- FIGS. 2C and 2D show top and side views, respectively, of the conventional LC connector 208 , having a width of 5.6 mm, and further showing the extending member 212 .
- Various embodiments disclosed herein are configured for use with a future SFP, such as the narrow pitch LC SFP 300 shown in FIG. 3 , having a pitch less than that of conventional 6.25 mm and 5.25 mm pitches.
- Various embodiments utilize LC type fiber optic connectors in duplex arrangements (having transmitted and receiving fibers) but with a connector axis-to-axis distance that is less than the conventional 6.25 mm and 5.25 mm pitches, as described further below.
- FIGS. 4A to 4C show one embodiment of a narrow pitch adapter 400 .
- the narrow pitch adapter 400 has receptacles 402 on opposite ends thereof, configured for mating two narrow pitch LC duplex connectors according to aspects disclosed herein.
- FIG. 4B shows a top view of the adapter 400 .
- FIG. 4C shows a front view, further illustrating that the adapter 400 has a pitch of 4.8 mm.
- the adapter 400 is configured to receive a duplex LC connector, with a pitch of the adapter corresponding to the axis-to-axis distance between the LC connectors of the LC duplex connector.
- the adapter 400 has a pitch of 4.8 mm
- various embodiments of narrow pitch adapters disclosed herein may have a different pitch that is less than that of the pitch of conventional adapters, for example less than 6.25 mm and less than about 5.25 mm.
- the pitch may be about 4.8 mm or less.
- the interference between metal edges and burrs may prevent the fiber optic connector's plastic latch from either becoming fully engaged or easily disengaged, especially with latches that are remotely triggered by pull tabs that project a distance behind the connector so as to keep fingers from disturbing adjacent optical fibers.
- various embodiments disclosed herein add a spring force to the remote latching component (pull tab), for example as shown and described in relation to FIGS. 5, 7, 8 and 12 below, to ensure that the connector latches are allowed to return to the undisplaced position and thereby become fully engaged inside the SFP's recess.
- FIG. 5 shows one embodiment of a narrow pitch connector 500 according to aspects disclosed herein.
- the narrow pitch connector 500 is a duplex LC connector including two LC connectors 502 .
- Each of the LC connectors 502 includes a respective ferrule 503 and a respective extending member or latching arm 504 .
- the connector 500 has a pitch of 4.8 mm, defined as the axis-to-axis distance between the central axes of the LC connectors 502 .
- the connector pitch may be less than that of the pitch of conventional connectors, for example less than 6.25 mm and less than about 5.25 mm. In some embodiments, the pitch may be about 4.8 mm or less.
- the connector 500 further includes a housing 506 having a bottom housing 508 and a top housing 510 .
- the bottom housing 508 includes side walls 512 .
- the housing 506 of the connector 500 may be a switchable housing.
- the side walls 512 may be configured to open so as to facilitate opening of the housing 506 , for example, to change polarity of the connector 500 .
- the side walls 512 may be raised towards the rear of the connector 500 , as shown in FIG. 5 .
- One advantage of raising the side walls 512 towards the rear of the connector 500 is easier access. In other embodiments, the side walls 512 may be raised at another location.
- the connector 500 further includes a pull tab 514 having a distal end 516 and a proximal end 518 .
- the pull tab 514 further includes a spring 520 configured to provide a force such that the connector latching arms 504 return to the undisplaced position and thereby become fully engaged inside the SFP's recess.
- the distal end 516 of the pull tab 514 may be pulled to remotely release the connector 500 from an SFP or adapter.
- the proximal end 518 of the pull tab 514 is uniquely shaped so as to engage with the unique profile of the latching arms 504 of the narrow pitch LC connector 500 .
- the proximal end 518 engages both latching arms 504 of the duplex LC connector 500 .
- the proximal end 518 includes a single prong configured to engage the latching arms of both connectors 502 .
- the pull tab 514 At the proximal end 518 of the pull tab 514 there are outwardly pointing pins 522 configured to rest directly above and slide along the semi-circular surface of latching arms 504 of the duplex LC connectors 502 .
- the horizontal and rearward path direction of the pins 522 causes the semi-circular profile of the connector latching arms 504 to flex downward.
- the pull tab 514 can also be pushed down at a location directly behind the LC connectors 502 rather than pulling the tab in a rearward motion from a remote distance behind the connectors, such as from the distal end 516 .
- the action of pushing down the connectors' integral levers or latching arms 504 unlatches the connector 500 .
- the horizontal motion of the pull tab 514 may not be desirable.
- the connector latching arms 504 may be pushed down without resulting in a horizontal motion of the pull tab 514 .
- FIGS. 6A and 6B show top and side views, respectively, of the LC connector 502 of the narrow pitch connector 500 .
- FIG. 6A further shows that the LC connector 502 has a width of 4.6 mm.
- FIG. 6B shows the semi-circular profile of the latching arm 504 .
- FIG. 7 shows a partially disassembled view of the narrow pitch connector 500 of FIG. 5 .
- the top housing 510 is separated from the bottom housing 508 .
- the pull tab 514 is coupled to the top housing 510 and configured to slide longitudinally along the length of the connector.
- the top housing 510 also includes a restraint 524 configured to receive the pull tab 514 .
- FIG. 8 shows a further disassembled view of the narrow pitch connector 500 .
- the pull tab 514 is shown to be separated from the top housing 510 , and the spring 520 is removed from the pull tab.
- the pull tab 514 includes a longitudinal recess 526 configured to receive the spring 520 , and at least one restraint 528 configured to retain the spring.
- the top housing 510 also includes a recess 530 configured to accommodate at least a portion of the pull tab 514 , such as the spring 520 and the proximal end 518 .
- the pull tab may be removably coupled to the connector via the top housing.
- FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of a prior art standard MPO SFP 900 .
- the SFP 900 is configured to receive a standard MPO connector and provides a receptacle 902 for receiving an MPO connector having a conventional width, as shown for example in FIGS. 10A to 10C .
- FIG. 10A shows a perspective view of a conventional MPO connector 1000 .
- the conventional MPO connector 1000 has a width of 12.4 mm.
- FIG. 10C shows a front view of the MPO connector 1000 .
- FIG. 11 shows an embodiment of a future narrow width multi-fiber SFP 1100 according to aspects of the present disclosure.
- Various embodiments disclosed herein are configured for use with the narrow width multi-fiber SFP 1100 , having a width less than that of conventional MPO connectors, that is less than about 12.4 mm.
- the narrow width multi-fiber SFP has a receptacle 1102 configured to receive a narrow width multi-fiber connector, such as a narrow width connector having an MT ferrule.
- FIG. 12A shows one embodiment of a narrow width connector 1200 according to aspects disclosed herein.
- the narrow width connector 1200 is a multi-fiber connector including a multi-fiber MT/MPO ferrule 1202 .
- the connector 1200 includes two extending members or latching arms 1204 . In other embodiments, the connector may include at least one latching arm.
- the connector 1200 has a width of 9.6 mm, as shown in the top view of the connector 1200 in FIG. 12B .
- the connector width may be less than that of the width of conventional multi-fiber connectors, for example less than the 12.4 mm of the conventional MPO connector shown in FOG. LOB. In some embodiments, the width may be about 9.6 mm or less.
- the connector 1200 further includes a housing 1206 having a bottom housing 1208 and a top housing 1210 .
- the bottom housing 1208 includes side walls 1212 .
- the housing 1206 of the connector 1200 may be a switchable housing.
- the side walls 1212 may be configured to open so as to facilitate opening of the housing 1206 , for example, to change polarity of the connector 1200 .
- the side walls 1212 may be raised towards the rear of the connector 1200 .
- One advantage of raising the side walls 1212 towards the rear of the connector 1200 is easier access.
- the side walls 1212 may also be raised at another location.
- the connector 1200 further includes a pull tab 1214 having a distal end 1216 and a proximal end 1218 .
- the pull tab 1214 further includes a spring 1220 configured to provide a force such that the connector latching arms 1204 return to the undisplaced position and thereby become fully engaged inside the SFP's recess.
- the distal end 1216 of the pull tab 1214 may be pulled to remotely release the connector 1200 from an SFP or adapter.
- the proximal end 1218 of the pull tab 1214 is uniquely shaped so as to engage with the unique profile of the latching arms 1204 of the narrow width multi-fiber connector 1200 .
- the proximal end 1218 engages both latching arms 1204 of the multi-fiber connector 1200 .
- the proximal end 1218 includes a single prong configured to engage the latching arms 1204 .
- the pull tab 1214 there are outwardly pointing pins 1222 configured to rest directly above and slide along the semi-circular surface of latching arms 1204 .
- the horizontal and rearward path direction of the pins 1222 causes the semi-circular profile of the connector latching arms 1204 to flex downward. Because the pins 1222 are not contained inside ramped grooves of the connector latching arms 1204 , the pull tab 1214 can also be pushed down at a location directly behind the latching arms 1204 rather than pulling the tab in a rearward motion from a remote distance behind the connector, such as from the distal end 1216 .
- the action of pushing down the connector's integral levers or latching arms 1204 unlatches the connector 1200 .
- the horizontal motion of the pull tab 1214 may not be desirable.
- the connector latching arms 1204 may be pushed down without resulting in a horizontal motion of the pull tab 1214 .
- FIGS. 12B and 12C show top and front views, respectively, of the narrow width multi-fiber connector 1200 .
- FIG. 12B further shows that the connector 1200 has a width of 9.6 mm.
- the narrow width connectors have latching arms configured to engage with a fixed or immovable recess within a narrow width SFP or a narrow width adapter.
- the pull tab of the connector displaces the flexible latching arm of the connector so as to disengage the latching arm from the recess of the SFP or the adapter.
- the latching arms bend down as the pull tab is pulled back, so as to disengage the connector from the SFP or the adapter.
- the remote latch release pull tab may be configured to couple with a latch or a hook within the adapter or the SFP.
- the flexible latching arm of the connector is moved into the main cavity of the SFP or the adapter, and the latch of the SFP or the adapter engages a recess of the connector when the pull tab is in a normal location that is pushed forward by a spring.
- the pull tab may be configured to have a ramp area such that when the pull tab is pulled back, the latch of the SFP or the adapter is lifted by the retracted pull tab, thereby disengaging the latch of the SFP or the adapter from the connector.
- FIG. 13A shows a narrow pitch multi-fiber connector 1300 inserted into a narrow pitch SFP 1302 such that a recess of the connector engages an SFP latch.
- FIG. 13B shows the narrow pitch connector 1300 inserted into a narrow pitch adapter 1304 such that a recess of the connector engages a latch of the adapter.
- FIG. 14 shows a side view of the narrow width connector 1300 of FIG. 13A coupled to the narrow width SFP 1302 . Details of the coupling are shown within the circle 1400 .
- the SFP 1302 includes an SFP latch 1402 .
- the connector 1300 includes a recess 1404 .
- the connector housing may comprise a recess 1404 .
- the pull tab 1406 may be spring-loaded as described in relation to various embodiments. This allows the pull tab 1406 to return to a position that will allow the SFP latch 1402 to engage with the connector recess 1404 .
- the pull tab 1406 is in the normal pull tab location, that is pushed forward by a spring, as shown in FIG. 14 , the SFP latch 1402 is engaged with the connector recess 1404 .
- FIG. 15 shows a side view of the narrow width connector 1300 of FIG. 13A as it is disengaged from the narrow width SFP 1302 . Details of the decoupling are shown within the circle 1500 .
- the pull tab 1406 includes a taper or a ramp area 1502 . As the pull tab 1406 is pulled back in the direction of the arrow 1504 as shown, the SFP latch 1402 is lifted by the ramp area 1502 of the retracted pull tab, thereby disengaging the SFP latch 1402 from the connector as illustrated within the circle 1500 .
- the same effect described herein in conjunction with FIG. 15 also occurs in other embodiments of connectors coupled to a narrow width adapter as shown, for example, in FIG. 13A .
- FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate coupling of the connector to a narrow width SFP
- the connector may be coupled to a narrow width adapter having an adapter latch, similar to that of the SFP latch.
- FIGS. 13A, 13B, 14, and 15 include a narrow width multi-fiber connector, other embodiments may include narrow pitch LC connectors.
- FIGS. 16A-22 are various views and details that show a narrow pitch multi-fiber connector, a SFP and the latching mechanisms associated therewith according to various aspects of the invention.
- a CS connector may be a miniature single-position plug generally characterized by dual cylindrical, spring-loaded butting ferrule(s) of approximately 1.25 mm in diameter, and a push-pull coupling mechanism.
- the optical alignment mechanism of the connectors is of a rigid hole or a resilient sleeve style.
- the CS connector may comprise a front body (i.e., plug frame) 2301 , which houses the ferrule(s) and ferrules flange(s) 2302 .
- a rear body (i.e., back post) 2304 may connect to the rear of the front body 2301 and contain the ferrule-flange(s) 2302 .
- the ferrule-flange(s) 2302 may be held in place using one or more springs 2303 .
- the rear body 2304 may include a crimp ring 2305 attached to the rear of the rear body.
- a cable boot 2306 may surround the crimp ring 2305 .
- a dust cap 2307 may be placed over the front body 2301 in order to protect the ferrules housed in the front body from damage and/or debris.
- a push-pull tab 2310 may attach to the CS connector, as discussed in more detail herein.
- the push-pull tab 2310 may have a side portion 2312 and a center protrusion (i.e., 2313 ), which serve various functions discussed further herein.
- the push-pull tab 2310 may utilize a tab spring 2308 to apply a constant directional force on the push-pull tab to allow for various benefits which are discussed herein.
- FIG. 23B one embodiment of an assembled CS connector with a push-pull tab is shown.
- the push-pull tab 2310 has a front portion 2314 which resides in a recess 2317 within the front body 2301 . Thus, when the push-pull tab 2310 traverses the connector, as discussed in detail herein, the front portion 2314 moves independently of the front body 2301 .
- a CS connector may have an overall dimensional width of 7.95 millimeters. Additionally, in further embodiments, the CS connector may have a pitch of 3.8 mm. As discussed herein, the pitch is defined as the axis-to-axis distance between the central axes of the CS connectors 2450 . Moreover, as shown in FIG. 24B , an embodiment may have an overall dimensional height of 10.46 mm when the push-pull tab 2410 is attached to the front body 2401 and the rear body 2404 .
- a connector e.g., a CS connector
- a connector may have a push-pull tab to allow for easy insertion and extraction from an adapter.
- the push-pull tab 2510 may slide forward and rearward in a lengthwise manner in relation to the connector as indicated by the dashed double-sided arrow 2511 .
- FIG. 25A shows an embodiment in which the side portion 2512 of the push-pull tab 2510 contacts the rear body 2504 . This contact between the side portion 2512 and the rear body 2504 stops the forward movement of the push-pull tab 2510 .
- the push-pull tab 2510 may be moved away from the rear body by a distance 2513 of about 1 mm to about 3 mm.
- the push-pull tab 2510 may have a center protrusion (such as 2314 in FIG. 23A ) which makes contact with the rear body 2504 . This contact between the center protrusion 2514 and the rear body 2504 may stop the rearward movement of the push-pull tab 2510 .
- the push-pull tab has a front portion 2614 .
- the front portion 2614 may comprise a tip 2630 .
- the tip 2630 may comprise a slit or groove (not shown) which may slide over a portion of the front body 2601 in order to securely fasten the front portion 2614 to the front body 2601 .
- the slit or groove may, in some embodiments, be large enough to accommodate the movement of the push-pull tab as discussed herein. Stated differently, when the push-pull tab is pulled away from the front body (see FIG.
- the push-pull tab may slide along the front body (i.e., FIG. 26C ), thus the slit or groove must be large enough to allow for the movement of the push-pull tab while also ensuring a secure attachment in the non-retracted state (i.e., FIG. 26B ).
- an embodiment may comprise a spring 2708 (i.e., FIG. 23A, 2308 ).
- the spring 2708 applies a biasing force to the push-pull tab 2710 in the forward direction such that the groove of the front body 2701 and the groove of the push-pull tab 2710 align as discussed herein, and shown in FIG. 42 .
- the hidden lines show the spring 2708 within the push-pull tab 2710 .
- the push-pull tab 2710 may comprise a wedge portion 2731 .
- the wedge portion 2731 is configured such that it can snap into the front body 2701 and slide/traverse the recess (see FIG. 23A at 2317 ) when the push-pull tab is moved along the housing (i.e., front body and rear body).
- FIGS. 28A /B/C a CS connector is shown including cross-sections of various embodiments.
- FIG. 28A illustrates an example CS connector according to some embodiments with two separate cross-sectional areas identified.
- the first cross-sectional area i.e., X-X
- FIG. 28B shows how the wedge portion 2831 snaps into, or connects, with the front body 2801 . It should be understood, that this material strength of the wedge portion 2831 ensures a secure connection to the front body 2801 while also allowing for the push-pull tab 2810 to move along the length of the front body 2801 as discussed in further detail herein.
- some embodiments may also have a further securing connection device comprising one or more clips 2832 which are formed as part of the push-pull tab.
- the one or more clips 2832 connect to and snap into the front body 2801 and positioned adjacent to the rear body 2804 which is inserted into the front body. It should be understood that these are non-limiting examples, and that various connection means may be used to secure the push-pull tab 2810 to the housing.
- the wedge portion 2831 and the one or more clips 2832 may be located at various other locations on the push-pull tab 2810 , as well as different location on the front body 2801 and the rear body 2804 .
- the connectors may be inserted into an adapter (e.g., a fiber optic port), such as for example in a fiber array or server.
- an adapter e.g., a fiber optic port
- FIG. 30A A non-limiting illustrative example of a typical adapter is shown in FIG. 30A .
- FIG. 30A illustrates a dual adapter for accepting two connectors (e.g., a dual ferrule CS connector). It should be understood, that the various dimensions provided herein are only for illustrative purposes, and that various other dimensions may be possible in various implementations.
- FIGS. 30B and 30C show specific cross-sectional cuts of the adapter shown in FIG. 30A . The various dimensions of FIGS. 30A, 30B, and 30C are listed below in Table 1. As shown in FIGS. 31, 32, and 33 , and discussed herein, the receiver/transceiver may allow for the insertion of an anchor device.
- FIG. 29 shows the push-pull tab 2910 being constructed with varying lengths.
- FIGS. 30A, 30B, and 30C illustrate an adapter capable of receiving various modifications.
- a removable adaptor modification e.g., the hook system of FIGS. 31B and 31C
- the removable modification device such as that shown in FIGS. 31B and 31C , may comprise a hook tip 3121 and a hook ramp 3122 , or a plurality of either (e.g., as shown, the modification device comprises two hook tips).
- the removable modification device i.e., interchangeable anchor device
- FIGS. 32A, 32B and 32C provide an illustrative non-limiting example of a potential design for the interchangeable anchor device.
- a removable adaptor modification e.g., the hook system of FIGS. 32B and 32C
- the removable modification device may comprise a hook tip 3221 and a hook ramp 3222 , or a plurality of either (e.g., as shown, the modification device comprises two hook tips).
- a removable adaptor modification (e.g., the hook system of FIGS. 33B and 33C ) may be inserted into the adaptor shown in FIG. 33A .
- the removable modification device such as that shown in FIGS. 33B and 33C , may comprise a hook tip 3321 and a hook ramp 3322 , or a plurality of either (e.g., as shown, the modification device comprises two hook tips).
- FIG. 34 illustrates a dual adapter for accepting two connectors (e.g., a dual ferrule CS connector) similar to that shown in FIG. 30A , however, FIG. 34 includes two removable modification devices 3420 .
- FIGS. 35A and 35B show specific cross-sectional cuts of the adapter shown in FIG. 34 , and thus, the identified dimensions of FIGS. 34, 35A and 35B are also listed in Table 1.
- FIGS. 36A and 36B illustrative examples of a CS connector being inserted into an adapter are shown.
- the adapter shown in the illustrative embodiment comprises the modification device which engages with portions of the CS connector as discussed below in detail.
- FIG. 37 shows a CS connector being inserted into an adapter.
- the modification device 3720 impacts and interacts with the CS connector as the connector is inserted into the adapter housing.
- the front of the CS connector contacts hook ramp ( FIG. 35C at 3522 , FIGS. 32B and 32C at 3222 , and FIGS. 33B and 33C at 3322 ) which lifts the portion of the modification device that is interacting with the CS connector.
- the movement of the modification device is shown in zoomed-in detail views 3731 and 3732 .
- the hidden (e.g., dashed) line represents the profile hook ramp 3122 , 3222 , and 3322
- the solid lines represent the profile of the hook tips 3121 , 3221 , and 3321 .
- the hooks 3121 , 3221 , and 3321 rise above the surface of the connector allowing for insertion of the connector into the adapter.
- the hook tips 3121 , 3221 , and 3321 interlock with a recess 3709 on the connector. This interlocking action secures the connector within the adapter housing by tab during push-in action.
- the front portion 3814 of the push-pull tab 3810 moves independently of the front body 3801 , as discussed herein. Accordingly, the front portion 3814 of the push-pull tab 3810 , which is shown in detail, may align with the recesses 3816 of the front body 3801 . In this configuration, the hook tips 3121 , 3221 , and 3321 are able to securely fasten the connector to the adapter. However, depending on the embodiment, the push-pull tab 3810 may be moved in the forward or rearward direction (see FIGS. 31, 32 , and 33 ) thus taking the recesses 3816 out of alignment with the push pull tab recess.
- the front portion 3814 of the push-pull tab 3810 When the front portion 3814 of the push-pull tab 3810 is moved out of alignment, it interacts with the hook ramp 3122 , 3222 , and 3322 via the ramp 3815 . Accordingly, in some embodiments, moving the push-pull tab 3810 independently of the front body 3801 may allow the ramp area 3815 to apply a force to the hook ramp 3122 , 3222 , and 3322 , thereby raising the hook tips 3121 , 3221 , and 3321 . Once the hook tips 3121 , 3221 , and 3321 are raised, the connector can be safely removed from the adapter and/or transceiver.
- FIGS. 39-41 show further detail and cross-sectional illustrations of a connector interacting with an adapter and/or transceiver. Additionally, FIGS. 42 and 43 show further detail and possible dimensions of an embodiment, see Table 2.
- a 200G transceiver module 4401 may receive an MPO connector 4402 .
- the MPO connecter may then be split out using an additional tool, such as a fan out 4403 or a cassette 4406 .
- the cable can be connected to a 100G module device (e.g., a LC uniboot as shown) 4404 .
- the 100G module device 4404 may then be inserted into a 100G transceiver 4405 .
- a plurality of CS connectors 4406 are inserted into a 200G transceiver module 4401 .
- Each CS connector 4406 may then independently connect to the 100 as shown in FIG. 44A , a 200G transceiver module 4401 may receive an MPO connector 4402 .
- the MPO connecter may then be split out using an additional tool, such as a fan out 4403 or a cassette 4406 .
- the cable can be connected to a 100G module device (e.g., a LC uniboot as shown) 4404 .
- the 100G module device 4404 may then be inserted into a 100G transceiver module 4405 .
- FIG. 14 A specific example using multi-strand cables is shown in FIG. 14 for explanatory purposes only, and it should be understood that near endless alternatives and modifications are possible.
- a switch e.g., 100G switch
- a transceiver e.g., 100G transceiver
- the transceiver 1431 has an adapter to receive two mini CS duplex connectors 1432 . From each of the two duplex connectors 1432 , a four fiber cable 1433 extends to connect to various other connectors and transceivers.
- one four fiber cable 1433 is split in to two fiber cables 1434 , which are then attached to a single CS simplex connector 1435 and placed into a transceiver (e.g., 25G transceiver) 1436 .
- a transceiver e.g. 25G transceiver
- one of the four fiber cables 1437 is connected to a single mini CS duplex connector 1438 , which is then inserted into another transceiver (e.g., 50G transceiver) 1439 .
- compositions, methods, and devices are described in terms of “comprising” various components or steps (interpreted as meaning “including, but not limited to”), the compositions, methods, and devices can also “consist essentially of” or “consist of” the various components and steps, and such terminology should be interpreted as defining essentially closed-member groups. It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations.
- a range includes each individual member.
- a group having 1-3 cells refers to groups having 1, 2, or 3 cells.
- a group having 1-5 cells refers to groups having 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 cells, and so forth.
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TABLE 1 | |||
Dimensions (mm) |
Reference | Minimum | Maximum | ||
F1 | 6.5 | 6.7 | |
F2 | 6.5 | 6.7 |
G1 | 3.8 | ||
G2 | 3.8 | ||
GA1 | 1.90 | ||
GA2 | 1.90 |
H1 a,b | 2.87 | 2.97 | |
H2 a,b | 2.87 | 2.97 | |
I1 | 3.7 | 3.8 | |
I2 | 3.7 | 3.8 | |
J1 | 5.75 | 5.85 | |
J2 | 5.75 | 5.85 | |
K | 6.79 | 6.89 | |
L | 1.03 | 1.13 |
M | 1.90 |
N | 0.05 | — | |
P | — | 0.8 | |
Q | — | 1.7 | |
Ra | — | 1.25 | |
S | 0.55 | 0.75 | |
T | 4.0 | 4.1 |
U | 0.3 |
V | 1.4 | 1.5 | |
W | 2.7 | ||
Y | 0.4 | 0.5 | |
Z | 3.7 | 3.8 | |
AA | 1.44 | 1.54 | |
AB | 4.35 | 4.55 |
AC1 | 0.5 | ||
AC2 | 0.5 |
AD | 2.55 | 2.65 | |
AF | 9.24 | 9.38 | |
AG | 14.55 | 14.65 | |
AI1 | 3.0 | 3.2 | |
AI2 | 3.0 | 3.2 | |
AJ | 7.9 | 8.1 | |
AK1 | 1.43 | 1.53 | |
AK2 | 1.43 | 1.53 |
AL | 90 | ||
AM | 2.24 |
AN | 2.65 | 2.75 | |
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0 | 0.2 | |
AP | 2.1 | 2.3 |
AQ1 | 4.0 | ||
AQ2 | 4.0 | ||
AR | 15.38 | ||
AS | 0.5 |
BA | 8.22 | 8.62 | |
BB | 0.2 | 0.4 | |
BC | 1.1 | 1.3 |
BD | (0.75) |
BE | 3.5 | 3.7 |
BF | (1.2) |
BG | 0.8 | 1.0 | |
P′ | 0.75 | — | |
Q′ | — | 1.15 | |
AD′ | — | 2.3 | |
CA | 7.29 | 7.39 | |
CB | 1.65 | 1.75 | |
CC | 0.3 | — | |
CD | 2.3 | — |
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CM | 1.95 | 2.05 | ||
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BA′ a | 8.7 | 8.9 | |
DA | 8.28 | 8.48 | |
DB | 7.45 | 7.6 | |
DC | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
DD | 5.5 | 5.7 | |
DE | 5.5 | 5.7 | |
AG′ | 13.75 | 14.05 | |
AM′ | 2.08 | 2.18 | |
AN′ | 2.08 | 2.18 | |
AC′ 1 b | — | 0.5 | |
AC′ 2 b | — | 0.5 | |
Z′ b | 3.32 | 3.72 | |
AR′ c | 6.88 | 7.28 | |
DF c | — | 0.5 |
G′ | 3.8 |
DG | 6.86 | 7.06 | |
J′ | 5.5 | 5.7 | |
DI | 7.75 | 7.95 |
DJ | (0.81) | ||
DK | (3.57) | ||
DL | (1.3) |
DM d | 1.45 | — |
DN | (6.24) |
AA′ | 1.4 | 1.6 | |
AB′ | 9.33 | 9.53 |
DO | (2.92) | ||
DP | (3.22) |
DQ a | 5.14 | 5.26 | |
T′ | 3.3 | 3.4 | |
H′ | 3.0 | 3.2 |
AF′ 1 | (2.80) | ||
AF′ 2 | (2.80) |
AK′ | 1.78 | 1.94 | ||
DR | — | 0.5 | ||
DS | 1.60 | 1.72 | ||
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